This common diabetes drug may reduce chronic kidney disease
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that the anti-diabetic drug metformin strongly prolongs survival in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease.
The study...
His grandpa and mom died of the same heart condition he has
Running late after a hectic day, Jimmy Fremgen sprinted up a flight of stairs to his apartment. His hands shook so wildly he had...
Having trouble falling asleep can predict cognitive impairment in later life
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found that having trouble falling asleep, as compared to other patterns of insomnia, was...
Common high blood pressure drugs may increase risk of this heart disease
Drugs based on a molecule called dihydropyridine (such as nifedipine and amlodipine) are commonly prescribed by doctors to treat high blood pressure and angina, a...
Scientists find a link between mild heart problem, COVID vaccine
In a new study from the University of Massachusetts, researchers reported on a case of mild heart inflammation in a young male who received...
Americans’ blood sugar control is getting worse, new diabetes study shows
In a new study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found that blood sugar control among adults with diabetes in the United States declined significantly in...
FDA approves a new drug for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm (aducanumab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, a debilitating disease affecting 6.2 million Americans.
Aduhelm was approved...
Gut inflammation may initiate Parkinson’s disease, study finds
In a new study from Van Andel Institute and Roche, researchers found that chronic inflammation in the gut may propel processes in the body...
Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine can fight COVID-19 variants effectively
In the three months since Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 10...
Low-fat diet or ‘plant-based’ diet: Which is better for your heart health?
In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found that diets rich in plant foods may beat low-fat eating regimens for cutting...